Moist Banana Sour Cream Muffins
Indulge in the delightful flavor of our Moist Banana Sour Cream Muffins, perfectly suited for breakfast or a midday snack. These muffins are incredibly soft and fluffy, thanks to the addition of sour cream, which keeps them moist and bursting with the sweet taste of ripe bananas. The recipe yields 12 jumbo muffins or 24 medium muffins, making it perfect for sharing or meal prepping for the week. Feel free to enhance them with chocolate chips or nuts for an extra treat!
12
Servings
N/A
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Flour
4 cups (All-purpose, sifted)
Baking Soda
1 teaspoon (N/A)
Baking Powder
4 teaspoons (N/A)
Salt
1 teaspoon (N/A)
Soft Butter
1/2 cup (Softened at room temperature)
Brown Sugar
1 cup (Packed)
Ripe Bananas
4 (Mashed)
Sour Cream
1 cup (N/A)
Eggs
4 (Large, beaten)
Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon (N/A)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your muffin tins or line them with muffin liners.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well incorporated.
3
In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Add the mashed bananas, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing on low speed until smooth.
5
Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just blended. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
6
If desired, fold in one cup of chocolate chips and/or 1/2 cup of chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.
7
Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
9
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these banana muffins so moist?
The addition of sour cream is the key ingredient that ensures these muffins stay incredibly soft, fluffy, and moist.
How many jumbo muffins does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 12 jumbo-sized muffins.
How many medium-sized muffins can I make with this batter?
The recipe can yield approximately 24 medium-sized muffins.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
You should preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
How long do these muffins need to bake?
Bake the muffins for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Can I add chocolate chips to the recipe?
Yes, you can fold in one cup of chocolate chips for an extra sweet treat.
Are nuts a good addition to this banana muffin recipe?
Absolutely! You can fold in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.
How full should I fill the muffin tins?
Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full to allow room for the muffins to rise.
What type of sugar is used in this recipe?
This recipe specifically calls for one cup of packed brown sugar.
How many bananas are required?
You will need 4 ripe bananas, mashed.
What type of flour is recommended?
The recipe calls for 4 cups of all-purpose flour, sifted.
Does this recipe use baking powder or baking soda?
It uses both: 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 4 teaspoons of baking powder.
How much butter is needed and what should its consistency be?
You need 1/2 cup of soft butter, softened at room temperature.
How many eggs are included in the batter?
The recipe uses 4 large, beaten eggs.
Should I use an electric mixer?
Yes, an electric mixer is recommended to cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
How much sour cream is needed?
The recipe requires 1 cup of sour cream.
What is the best way to distribute the batter into the tins?
Using an ice cream scoop or a large spoon is the best way to evenly distribute the batter.
How long should the muffins cool in the pan?
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before moving them.
Where should I place the muffins to finish cooling?
Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely after the initial rest in the pan.
Is it okay to overmix the batter?
No, you should mix the wet and dry ingredients gently until just blended to avoid overmixing.
Is this recipe suitable for meal prepping?
Yes, because it makes a large batch, it is perfect for sharing or meal prepping for the week.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
What preparation is needed for the muffin tins?
You should grease the muffin tins or line them with paper muffin liners.
Can these muffins be eaten as a snack?
Yes, they are perfectly suited for both breakfast and a midday snack.
How much salt is in the recipe?
The recipe includes 1 teaspoon of salt.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare your muffin tins.
What happens to the butter and sugar during mixing?
They are creamed together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
When do I add the mashed bananas?
Add the mashed bananas to the butter-sugar mixture along with the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.
Are these muffins described as soft?
Yes, they are described as incredibly soft and fluffy.
Is this considered an easy recipe?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe for baking.